At 01:33 PM 5/31/2010, Nichole Rohling said something that elicited
my response:
I have a rx for cipro on hand at all times. if i get symptomatic
which is foul odor and a lot of white sediment i start taking it. i
always call the dr but talk with nurse and usually end up completing
dosage. i rarely get a fever with it.........try to nip it before it
gets that bad.
nicki
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:15 PM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Self Medicate
When you sense a UTI, call your MD or URO and leave a message. If no
reply in 8 hrs, consider the self medication. Much depends on your
relationship with the meds and your doctor's confidence in you.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 5/31/2010 12:04:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
How many of you guys self medicate for UTIs? Last week I had the
classic symptoms of a UTI - foul smelling cloudy urine and a fever of
102.1. I had some Keflex on hand (one of only two antibiotics I'm not
allergic to, the other being Biaxin) so I started taking a one week
dose - 500mg 4Xday. Well, when I talked to my PP - though his nurse -
I was told he was not pleased. I'm thinking I had no choice. So, what
do you guys think?
Also, when I call my doctor I always have to talk to his nurse and
she decides if I should make an appointment to see the doctor or go
to the emergency room, those are my only options. Is this standard
procedure these days?
Dan
